Maria Umar Building a Digital League for Women Who Refused to Wait
Maria Umar: How the Women’s Digital League Is Empowering Pakistan’s Women in the Digital Economy In a small town in Pakistan, where career options for women are often limited by geography and expectation, Maria Umar chose to imagine something different. Not just for herself but for thousands of women like her. When she founded the […]
A Beacon for Pakistan’s Tech-Startups: The Chromebook Assembly Line Launch
Pakistan Launches First Chromebook Assembly Line: A Game Changer for Startups and Tech Innovation The recent launch of Pakistan’s first Chromebook Assembly Line marks a momentous step for the country’s tech and innovation ecosystem and not just because it brings hardware manufacturing to our shores. According to official remarks, this initiative is poised to unlock […]
Digital Pakistan Cyber Security Hackathon 2025 Strengthening Pakistan’s Cyber Shield
A National Move for Cyber Resilience As Pakistan accelerates its digital transformation, the need to defend its growing online infrastructure becomes ever more critical. Recognising this, the Ignite National Technology Fund (under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT)) has approved the Digital Pakistan Cyber Security Hackathon 2025, a high-profile, multi-city event designed to […]
Rising Tide: Opportunities and the Next Frontier for Women Founders in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
Women founders in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem are driving a powerful transformation. From leading healthtech and edtech solutions to launching socially conscious brands and AI-powered ventures, these female entrepreneurs are proving that innovation knows no gender — a trend explored in Pakistani Women in Tech: The Founders to Watch in 2025. Yet, despite these strides, women […]
Code4AI Pakistan’s Plan to Train 7,500 People in Python, AI, Blockchain and Quantum Fundamentals
Ignite Code4AI Program: Building Pakistan’s Next-Gen AI & Tech Skills The Code4AI Program, approved by the Ignite board under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), is a large-scale skills initiative that aims to train 7,500 people across Pakistan in programming and applied AI skills. The program combines hands-on training in Python, JavaScript and […]
Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups: Fueling Pakistan’s Tech-Driven Future
Inside the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program: How It’s Fueling Pakistan’s Digital Startup Boom Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has been expanding rapidly over the past few years, yet one of its biggest challenges remains the cost of technology infrastructure. To address this gap, the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups launched under the Ministry of Information Technology […]
NIC Islamabad Welcomes Cohort 4: New Startups Join the Nation’s Innovation Frontier
Islamabad, Pakistan October 2025 The National Incubation Center Islamabad (NIC Islamabad) proudly announced the induction of 31 promising startups into its Cohort 4, marking another milestone in its mission to accelerate Pakistan’s entrepreneurial growth and innovation landscape. This year’s call for applications received an outstanding response from innovators and entrepreneurs nationwide, reflecting Pakistan’s expanding startup […]
Meta AI Launches Urdu Version in Pakistan: What This Means for Founders
Meta AI Urdu Launch: Empowering Pakistan’s Startups and Women In a major step for Pakistan’s digital ecosystem, Meta AI has launched its Urdu version for users in the country marking a milestone in accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation. This development isn’t just about a new language interface, it has meaningful implications for startups, especially those led […]
AI Co-Founders Are Reshaping Venture Capital And This Is Just the Beginning
In recent months, the world of startups and venture capital has witnessed something extraordinary: the rise of AI co-founders. These aren’t just advanced tools or assistants; they’re agentic AI systems capable of performing complex strategic and operational tasks that once required entire teams. This evolution from AI tools to AI agents marks one of the […]
Founder Spotlight: Azima Dhanjee ConnectHear Bridging Silence with Connection
Azima Dhanjee ConnectHear: Empowering the Deaf Community Through Technology Some stories begin with an idea. Azima Dhanjee ConnectHear began with empathy and purpose. Growing up with deaf and mute parents, Azima saw their daily struggles — not from a lack of ability, but from a lack of understanding. She often watched their potential go unseen […]